The evocative setting of Cortile Mercato Vecchio hosts a tasting journey of discovery involving new wines and territories. The Lounge in the centre of the square will host the Vinitaly and the City Wine Talks conducted by Sissi Baratella, an oenologist, wine writer and communicator in the world of wine. She will involve audiences in an exciting story that also involves wine-makers.
A little history of Cortile Mercato Vecchio
The Flover courtyard, from the outset, was home to the market where food for the poor was sold and this is precisely why it is known as the “Old Market Courtyard”.
Under the Venetian Republic, the Palazzo di Cortile Mercato Vecchio lost its defensive function and increasingly took on administrative and commercial roles. The majestic Palazzo della Ragione, in fact, was used as the Town Hall and for some considerable time also housed the Magistrates' Court and the Court of Assizes.
The Scala della Ragione in Veronese red marble, connects the Old Market Courtyard with the baronial floor of the building.